Pope County EMS, Hector first responders, Arkansas Constable 14, Appleton Fire Department, Pope County Sheriff's Department, Pope County Rescue and the county Deputy Coroner were called out to Granny Hollar Road Friday shortly after 11 a.m.

The witness who called 911 stated that a semi-truck was fully engulfed and that the driver was not seen near the vehicle or having exited. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but had to take alternate routes due to road conditions and ice still remaining in several spots, making travel for some vehicles not possible.

At approximately 11:40 it was determined that the driver was already at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center at the Emergency Room.

The cause of truck fire, which was hauling a load of logs, is under investigation.